
Modern Languages and Music BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and Music BA (Hons)
Enjoy plenty of opportunities for practical application in both languages and musicology/performance with this course.
Improve your musical craft, study music in its complex relations to culture and society, and take your language learning to the next level with your Year Abroad.
Why study this course?
• Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert researchers.
• Enjoy a di...
Enjoy plenty of opportunities for practical application in both languages and musicology/performance with this course.<br/><br/>Improve your musical craft, study music in its complex relations to culture and society, and take your language learning to the next level with your Year Abroad.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert researchers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enjoy a diverse programme, with modules such as Film Music Techniques and History, Music and Emotion, and The Symphony: Prestige and Politics.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from additional one-to-one instrumental and/or vocal tuition in each year and refine your musical craft.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take advantage of our top of the range music facilities and outstanding opportunities, including joining a symphonic orchestra or a gospel choir. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in a vibrant city that is culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills and contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 for Music in the Times Good University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
R752
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Music. You normally require Higher Level language(s) at 5 or above in the advanced language(s) you wish to study.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus AB at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus AB at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level in the required A-level subject/s mentioned above.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,B,B
To include A level Music at grade A. You normally require an A Level grade B or above in the advanced language(s) you wish to study. If you do not have the relevant language A Level(s), please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. Grade 6-8 ABRSM Theory or ABRSM grade 8 Performance is acceptable if you are not studying A Level Music, provided it is completed alongside three A levels. Equivalent Trinity or LCM Music theory qualifications are still considered.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |